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Olympus converges its latest advancements in high-performance digital circuitry and eddy current flaw detection into one compact and durable portable unit—the new NORTEC® 600. With its crisp and vivid 5.7 inch VGA display and true full-screen mode, the NORTEC 600 is capable of producing highly visible and contrasting eddy current signals in any lighting condition.

The redesigned interface of the NORTEC 600 borrows the intuitive, knob-operated navigation of its NORTEC predecessors and combines it with the simple menu structure and highly efficient direct-access keys of other popular Olympus instruments. Available in four versatile models, the NORTEC 600 offers a wide range of innovative functionalities, including an Application Selection menu, an all-in-one display, real-time readings, and signal calibration in Freeze mode, ensuring that
inspections are quick and easy for any level of operator.

Reliable and Robust

Based on an already field-proven instrument case, the NORTEC 600 is built for endurance in harsh field conditions. Its casing’s durability and resistance to extreme weather makes the NORTEC 600 an instrument you can trust for any eddy current inspection job.

Key Features

Designed to meet the requirements of IP66.

EN-15548 compliant.

Long battery life (up to 10 hours).

Bright, 5.7 inch (14,5 cm) VGA display.

Full-screen option in any display mode.

Improved filters for rotary scanner mode.

Intuitive interface with Application Selection presets.

All-settings configuration page.

10 Hz to 12 MHz frequency capacity.

Automatic internal balancing (BNC connector).

Up to two real-time readings.

True automatic mixing.

Storage capacity of up to 500 files (program and data).

On-board file preview.

Portable and Lightweight

The NORTEC 600 weighs only 1.6 kg and is delivered with a factory-installed hand strap that provides direct thumb access to the key controls, offering genuine handheld versatility to operators.

Versatility and Compatibility

Four Models for All Your Needs

The NORTEC® 600 is available in four versatile instrument models to meet the widest range of inspection needs. From the basic model upward, each unit unlocks more features. For maximum convenience, additional features can also be unlocked remotely.

Two Probe Connectors

All models of the NORTEC 600 come with the standard LEMO 16-way universal connector, as well as a BNC connector for absolute probes. Simply select the connector in the instrument interface. When reading from the BNC connector, the instrument features automatic internal balancing for hassle-free operation.

The 16-way LEMO connector also supports the PowerLink NORTEC technology, which features automatic probe recognition and instrument presets for quicker setups.

Compatible with Current Procedures and Other Manufacturers

To simplify inspection, the NORTEC 600 includes all the legacy modes and layouts used in existing NORTEC-specified procedures, as well as those used by many other equipment manufacturers. Standard impedance plane view, sweep mode (strip chart), split screens, adjustable null point, crosshairs, improved filter response, reference signal display, and several other useful features are all part of the NORTEC 600 package.

Offering compatibility with many other probe and rotary scanner manufacturers, the NORTEC 600’s accessories include cables and adaptors such as a 12-way LEMO, an 11-way Fischer, and more. The proper adaptor or scanner cable make it possible to benefit from all the outstanding capabilities of the NORTEC 600, without investing heavily in probes and accessories.

One of the Most Brilliant Displays in the Industry

Vibrant VGA Display

The NORTEC® 600 has one of the most brilliant displays available on the portable eddy current flaw detector market. The unique brightness, resolution, and definition of its 5.7 inch VGA display makes it possible to interpret eddy current signals at a distance. The user-selectable color schemes ensure that the display is equally clear and easy-to-read whether you are using the NORTEC 600 indoors or outside.

True Full-Screen Display

In addition to impressive size and brightness, the NORTEC 600’s VGA display also features a new full-screen mode that can be activated at the touch of a key.

Available for all applications and in all display modes, the full-screen mode really comes in handy when reading signals over an extended period of time.

Depending on your NORTEC 600 model, you can choose between the following displays:

single impedance plane.

dual impedance plane.

sweep (strip chart).

split screen (sweep + impedance).

waterfall.

dual impedance plane.

all-in-one display featuring up to 3 configurable traces.

Easy Integration of NORTEC 600

The NORTEC® 600 merges seamlessly into any integrated eddy current detection system. Its numerous software and hardware features ensure that the instrument is capable of performing consistent flaw detection in industrial environments. The NORTEC 600 specifications and functionalities were designed with the integrator in mind.

Designed to meet the requirements of IP66.

-10°C to 50°C operating temperature range.

Continuous null filter.

Strip chart view with sweep alarm.

6 kHz measurement rate.

Remote Control from NORTEC PC.

Alarm outputs.

Analog outputs.

Digital inputs.

Interface

Intuitive, Easy-to-Use Interface

Productivity and Simplicity Combined

When developing the NORTEC® 600's user interface, Olympus wanted to create the best possible combination of simplicity, efficiency, and intuitiveness. The result is a totally redesigned navigation system that significantly reduces the learning curve, all while maintaining a high level of productivity during inspection, even for novice operators.

All the benefits of this newly redesigned user interface are available in more than 15 languages.

Application Selection and All-Settings

To meet customers’ needs, the NORTEC 600’s new carefully designed Application Selection menu contains predefined factory settings that save time during signal calibration.
The instrument also features a new All-Settings page that displays all of the parameters on the screen at once, so that you can quickly configure the instrument to conform to a particular procedure.

Signal Calibration in Freeze Mode

This new and innovative feature of the NORTEC 600 allows operators to focus their attention on the movement of the probe to ensure that they achieve a satisfactory scan. Afterward, the gain and angle can be adjusted while the signal is in Freeze mode.

Easy Archiving and Reporting

One-Touch, Instant File Saving or Reference Signal Display

A single press of the new SAVE key instantly stores the current settings (program) and signals (data) in the instrument’s memory, together in a single file for maximum convenience and user-friendliness.

The capture function can also be delayed to allow correct hand positioning and a proper scanning motion before the unit actually begins recording. The on-board memory features room for 500 files, which can be transferred to another unit or a computer as needed.

Background reference signals can also be recalled from the memory in a new, faster way: simply press and hold the SAVE key while live signals are displayed on the screen to send those same signals to the background.

Intuitive File Management

The new File Manager menu of the NORTEC® 600 has been completely streamlined – without sacrificing convenience or productivity. It features a new file preview function that allows browsing through the different files in a very visual way. Once the proper file is found, it can be recalled at the user’s convenience.

The File Manager menu also permits editing, overwriting and deleting any file with a minimum number of operations. The on-board Text Editor comes in handy for editing file names, user and instrument information, or simply adding notes while still on site.

Easy Archiving with NORTEC PC

Anytime during inspection, recorded indications can be viewed with the new PC software, NORTEC® PC. The NORTEC PC software allows for the easy exchange of files between the NORTEC 600 instrument and your computer. Communication is established via a USB cable, and all files can be quickly downloaded or uploaded. Once files are on the computer, they can be viewed, copied to clipboard, or exported as a PDF report. NORTEC PC also features a new, “PDF ALL” function that generates an
entire inspection report with a single click, making archiving very easy.

Applications

Tube testing is faster and easier with the NORTEC 600D flaw detector and the HVAC and heat exchange tube adaptor kit. This kit enables the user to inspect any combination of ferrous, non-ferrous, finned, or un-finned tubes thanks to the multiple technologies supported: eddy current bobbin probes, eddy current pancake coils, remote field inspection, and near field inspection.

Manual bolt hole probe coils are positioned at right angles to the shaft direction. These probes are rotated by hand to inspect holes with the fasteners removed. Standard (fractional and metric) and custom diameters are available with either absolute or differential coils.

Spot probes are used for discovering flaws both on and below surfaces. Their large coil diameter and low frequency operation are advantageous for scanning larger areas, and providing an increased detectable flaw size; typically equal to one-half of the probe diameter.

Sliding probes are specifically designed to inspect rows of fasteners. They operate in reflection mode and are used to find surface and near-surface flaws. They come in adjustable types, which are able to accommodate different fastener sizes, and fixed types, which are usually procedure specific.

30° or 45° tip, stainless-steel shaft. Designed for general surface-crack detection, these probes are available in a variety of lengths, and with various coil configurations, drops, and connector options.

Flexible copper shaft of these probes can be bent to various shapes. Designed for general surface crack detection, flexible surface probes are available in a variety of lengths, and with various coil configurations, drops, and connector options.

Bent shaft surface probes are general purpose stainless-steel probes used for surface or near-surface crack detection. They are available in a variety of sizes, and with various coil configurations and connector options.

Pencil surface probes are general purpose plastic-tip probes used for surface or near-surface crack detection. They are available with various coil configuration and connector options. Pencil surface probes feature an adjustable collar for greater stability.

The other rotating scanner probes section includes a variety of specialized scanner probes, such as the Adjustable X type series, the Adjustable Y type series, the Countersink series, and the Countersink Stainless Steel series.

Ring/Donut probes are made to fit various fastener head diameters. Their principal use is for subsurface crack detection with the fastener in place. They are available in both bridge and reflection configurations.

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